Parlin Man Admits To Distributing Heroin

PARLIN, NJ — A Parlin man who federal prosecutors say delivered two kilograms of heroin to another man in Harrison pleaded guilty Monday in Newark federal court.

On Oct 19, 2017, law enforcement officers said they observed Pedro Rodriguez, 44, of Parlin outside of a restaurant in Newark, where he met with another individual and retrieved a bag that was suspected of containing narcotics. Afterwards, Rodriguez drove to Harrison, met with Rafaelito Rodriguez, 43, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and provided him a bag containing approximately two kilograms of heroin.

Rafaelito Rodriguez was arrested in Harrison shortly afterwards. Pedro Rodriguez was later arrested at his home in Parlin.

The drug conspiracy charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for July 19, 2018. Rafaelito Rodriguez pleaded guilty on March 6, 2018 and awaits sentencing.

Rodriguez is represented by Michael Pedicini Esq.

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